China's Evolving Lending Strategy

This chapter examines the transformation of China's overseas lending strategy, emphasizing a shift from broad infrastructure investments to a selective focus on profitable projects in wealthier nations. It highlights the implications of this strategic pivot, the growing perception of 'debt traps' for borrowing countries, and the new regulatory measures guiding state-run lending. The discussion also contrasts the motivations behind Chinese loans with traditional financing methods, exploring how this evolution affects global economic relations.